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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 394.23 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 394.23 and 275.32 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 394.23 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/394.23 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 394.23 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 108,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,539.40/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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